Song Of The Brook Quiz: Who Can Stand Before Envy?

Mama called the plants that had stung Lois "nettle".

The rich man in the Bible story was considered foolish because he prioritized his wealth and material possessions over his relationship with God. Instead of focusing on spiritual matters and the teachings of God, he was consumed by his desire for riches. This shows a lack of wisdom and understanding of what truly matters in life.

Papa bought lemons to show that things would get better. Lemons are often associated with freshness, positivity, and a sense of rejuvenation. By purchasing lemons, Papa may have intended to symbolize a fresh start and a brighter future. Lemons are also commonly used for their refreshing scent and their ability to add flavor to food and drinks, which could further contribute to the idea of improving circumstances.

Papa brought home kerosene from town for the house.

The correct answer is "They got rid of the bedbugs." This means that the first thing Papa and Mama did to fix the house was to eliminate the bedbugs. This suggests that the house was infested with bedbugs, and getting rid of them was the initial step in the process of fixing the house.

Hilda felt uneasy when Papa talked about wanting what other people had because she was envious of Thora. This suggests that Hilda was feeling jealous of her sister and possibly insecure about her own possessions or circumstances compared to Thora's. This feeling of envy could have made her uncomfortable when Papa discussed wanting what others had, as it may have intensified her own feelings of inadequacy or dissatisfaction.

Uncle Ole and Aunt Bertha were similar to the rich fool because they were too focused on material possessions and wealth, to the point where they neglected their spiritual beliefs and forgot about God. Their obsession with things overshadowed their faith, just like the rich fool who was preoccupied with storing up his wealth without considering the importance of his soul. The fact that they had a small old house is not relevant to their similarity with the rich fool.

The correct answer is "They had their own church service." This means that instead of going to a traditional church, the Johnsons held their own religious service at home. This could be because they prefer a more intimate setting or because they are unable to attend a regular church for some reason.

Papa brought sugar as one of the food items.

Uncle George's father was Uncle Ole.